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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,609.71, 383,101.52 and 150,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,609.71, 383,101.52 and 150,285.30 is: 207,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,609.71 : 383,101.52 = 150,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,609.71/383,101.52 = 150,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,609.71x = 383,101.52 × 150,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,609.71x = 57,574,527,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,527,021.10/277,609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,393.78

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